Las Caletas Village

Close to the local Lidl and the airport, and we’d happily stay at Las Caletas again. The villa felt like a home from home, with a pool and a high standard throughout. It was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped, including an iron, hair dryer, washing machine, and dishwasher. The games room in the basement had things for both adults and children.

The villa’s location comes with a couple of things to be aware of. It overlooks the port and the power plant, though the prevailing wind usually carries everything away from the villa. Wind can blow sand into the pool and onto the patio, as I’ve found at every place I’ve stayed in Lanzarote. It’s near the main road into CT, but we live in a busy city and didn’t find it noisy, despite what some other reviews say. Parking was easy. We only went into Costa Teguise once for the beach because we had a hire car and wanted to show the kids as much of the island as possible. We’ve just come back from a lovely week in Villa Magenta. The villa has three double or twin rooms, all with plenty of wardrobe space, and one has a huge ensuite. The pool is bigger than most in the complex, so takes longer to warm up, but it’s great for swimming rather than just splashing around. We went in a very windy April, so it may be warmer in summer. There was masses of space, but we spent most mealtimes and evenings on the terrace and barely used the living and dining room. The small laundry and drying area was handy for washing swimwear and drying it overnight. Pool and bathroom towels were provided. Downstairs there are more sofas, a play area with toys, and a ping-pong table. The villa felt secure, with an easy alarm on a key fob and a safe in the main bedroom. The kitchen was sparkling clean and well organised, with enough utensils to cook dinners for our family of four. We did miss having a silicone spatula for the frying pans. The pool towels were provided, and the little laundry area worked well for a quick wash and overnight drying of swim things. Before we arrived, the staff got in touch through the booking email and sent helpful directions to the villa and information about where to get the keys. Eurospar is about a 10-minute walk or 3 minutes by car, with a fresh fish counter, bakery, and plenty of drinks and other supplies. The bins are down the road towards the coast. Recycling includes plastics, tins, card, paper, and glass. Put them in a bag and sort them at the bins; non-recyclable rubbish goes in the separate container. Casa Tomas is a lovely little traditional seaside restaurant about a 10-minute walk down the road by the nearest seafront. The Canarian specialities were beautifully cooked, and at under 30EUR per person including a bottle of wine, it was a bargain.

We stayed at Villa Jaspe 11 over Christmas and couldn’t have been happier. Walking in gave us that wow factor, and there were Christmas decorations waiting for us. The villa was immaculately clean and had everything we needed. We had a lovely BBQ, and there’s a supermarket within walking distance. The pool is a good size, though the water is very cold. We braved it on Christmas Day and warmed up soon enough once we were in. The keys were in a secure box outside the main gate, opened with a pin, and the alarm was easy to use. We emailed the team to ask for a later checkout, and they arranged it quickly and without fuss. Email replies were always prompt, and the whole process felt professional. There were lots of taxis outside the airport, and ours to the villa cost €20. A ride to The Square was €4-5, or you could walk there in about 45 minutes. We can’t wait to come back next Christmas. Many thanks!

The downstairs games room was a nice surprise, and all the rooms are spacious and well equipped. Supplies for using the washing machine and dishwasher were provided, as were toiletries in every bathroom. The villa is lovely, but the pool stays a bit cold because it’s always in the shade and isn’t heated. A few things need attention: there are no markings on the oven or hob, so you have to guess what the dials will do; the washing machine only works when it feels like it; the WiFi only works in the living room; and the bedroom TV doesn’t seem to get any channels.